IMPACT PLAYER: LeBron James, Lakers
James scored 26 points and had seven rebounds and five assists to do just enough for the Lakers.
BY THE NUMBERS
55-27 The Wolves' rebounding edge, with Jarred Vanderbilt recording 12 rebounds and Naz Reid 11.
20 Second-chance Wolves points off their 20 offensive rebounds.
22 Wolves turnovers, including eight by Anthony Edwards.
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